Bush visits Intrepid for Veterans Day salute
President Bush marked his last Veterans Day with a ceremony at the USS Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in New York. He praised veterans including those who served aboard the carrier, noted his father’s WWII service, and watched astronauts Carpenter and Aldrin cast a wreath into the Hudson.
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Secular Barkat Takes Early Jerusalem Mayor Lead
Secular businessman Nir Barkat opened a commanding lead over ultra-Orthodox rival Meir Porush in Jerusalem's mayoral race as ballots counted showed Barkat around 50 percent to 36 percent with a poll predicting a 50-42 margin. The contest underscored a deep secular religious split affecting national politics.
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Obama optimism grows as voters trust transition plan
AP-GfK poll shows 72 percent confident Obama will revive the economy and 68 percent believe he will enact campaign policies after January. Voters emphasize job creation and economy strengthening, while tax cuts remain less prioritized. Public mood includes hope, pride, and excitement as Obama nears inauguration.
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Obama taps Nunn as transition adviser for defense
President-elect Obama hires former Senate Armed Services chair Sam Nunn to guide the Pentagon transition as an informal senior adviser. Nunn, a Georgia Democrat and veteran defense advocate, was once considered as a running mate.
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Catholic bishops vow to oppose Obama on abortion policy
In Baltimore bishops condemn Catholics who support Obama’s pro choice stance and vow to defend Catholic teaching on abortion. They warn religious freedom may be endangered and promise to confront Catholic policymakers who fall short of church teaching, naming Biden as a key target.
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